The Body Solid 7' Olympic Silver Power Bar weighs 45 lbs and is only used with 2" Olympic Plates. It is heavy duty and has deep diamond knurling for easy grip. This bar will not rust, chip or peel and withstands a 1500 lb static load. This bar would be great for powelifting, bench press, military press, squats, curls and deadlifts. This is a great bar to have for your daily weightlifting workouts or for competitions.